# Send and Receive Money | Transfer Money Online

## Pay and get paid effortlessly

Easily send and receive money from here to just about anywhere. Use the money you receive immediately.  
It’s fast, safe, and simple. All in one app.

### Send money

- Enter the amount and add a note if you’d like
- Select Review
- Review your request and select “Request Now”

### Request money

- Enter the amount, choose the currency, and add a note if you’d like
- Choose your payment type and payment method
- Review the transaction information, including all applicable fees, and select "Send"

### Pool money

- Create a pool
- Add money to the pool
- Share the pool with friends

### Start selling

- Get set up to sell
- Sell products or services

### Donate

- Support a charity of your choice
- Give locally or globally
- Connect with 1.4M+ charities

## Move money together for better

No need to foot the bill. Easily pool money for group gifts, trips, and more.

- Create a PayPal Balance account
- Download your QR code
- Scan and share your QR code to get paid back for those in-person split-the-check moments

## Learn how to do more with your money

### Send Money

- To accept money sent via PayPal, you must open a PayPal account and confirm your email address.
- Here’s how to request money with the PayPal app:
  1. Go to Request
  2. Select the person you are requesting money from
  3. Enter the amount and add a note if you’d like
  4. Select Review
  5. Review your request and select “Request Now”

### Request Money

- Send money domestically or internationally with the PayPal app:
  1. Go to Send
  2. Enter your recipient’s name, PayPal username, email, or mobile number
  3. Enter the amount, choose the currency, and add a note if you’d like
  4. Choose your payment type and payment method
  5. Review the transaction information, including all applicable fees, and select "Send"

### Receive Money

- Send money to friends, family, and sellers internationally in 110+ countries and markets using our Xoom service.
- Transactions may be delayed or cancelled for compliance purposes and in accordance with the Xoom User Agreement. Service availability and fees vary by country, features selected and other factors. Individual and aggregate transaction limits may also apply. In addition to transaction fees, Xoom makes money when it changes your send currency into a different currency.

### Pool Money

- A PayPal Balance account is required to create a pool.
- Create a pool
- Add money to the pool
- Share the pool with friends

### Start Selling

- Get set up to sell
- Sell products or services

### Donate

- Support a charity of your choice
- Give locally or globally
- Connect with 1.4M+ charities

## Frequently asked questions

### How do I receive money using PayPal?

To accept money sent via PayPal, you must open a PayPal account and confirm your email address.

### How do I send money using PayPal?

Send money domestically or internationally with the PayPal app:

1. Go to Send
2. Enter your recipient’s name, PayPal username, email, or mobile number
3. Enter the amount, choose the currency, and add a note if you’d like
4. Choose your payment type and payment method
5. Review the transaction information, including all applicable fees, and select "Send"

You can also send money internationally for cash pick up, directly to a bank account and more with [Xoom](https://www.xoom.com/?_ga=2.65537070.1600870232.1722886257-140036960.1695228502&_gac=1.195817112.1722617748.EAIaIQobChMIn6SrluPWhwMVNwStBh1t7w7AEAAYASAAEgJtTvD_BwE).

### What are the fees for sending money using PayPal?

Sending domestic personal transactions fees:

- If the payment method is your linked bank account, debit card, PayPal balance, or Amex Send Account, there is no fee; if the payment method is another card, the fee will be 2.90% + [a fixed fee](https://www.paypal.com/us/webapps/mpp/paypal-fees).

International fees apply for money sent abroad.

[Learn more about our fees here](https://www.paypal.com/us/webapps/mpp/paypal-fees).

### Why can't I send money using a balance?

To use a balance as a payment method, you need to have a PayPal Balance account.

You'll be able to get a PayPal Balance account when someone sends you money. Once you click Accept the Money, you’ll see two options: Transfer it to your bank and Keep it in PayPal. Click Keep it in PayPal and follow the steps.

### How do I pay with a QR code?

QR code payments allow you to get paid in person with PayPal just by displaying your QR code for customers to scan using the PayPal app. It's free to create and share a QR code.

You may download your QR code directly, and then you're ready to start using your code to receive payments straight away.

To pay, your customer opens the camera on their phone or their PayPal app and scans the code to pay.

### What are PayPal links^2^?

PayPal links is a fast and easy way to send or request money to and from just about anyone. You must have an account with PayPal and use the PayPal app. Just share a PayPal link from our app over to the person you want to send to via text, DM, email, or a messaging app you prefer. [You can learn more about PayPal links here](https://www.paypal.com/us/digital-wallet/send-receive-money/paypal-link).

## All in the PayPal app

It’s your do-it-all digital wallet. Load up on offers before you shop. And manage it all on the go.

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